Score of 86/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE LIMITED demonstrates a strong trend of timely payments, with an impressive average payment time of 28 days. A significant 84% of invoices are consistently settled within 30 days, indicating a clear trajectory towards prompt financial obligations.
While generally reliable, there is a minor degree of payment volatility, as 16% of invoices extend beyond 30 days. The 8% of payments exceeding 60 days introduces a predictable, albeit small, risk factor for significantly delayed cash flow on a minority of transactions.
SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE LIMITED is generally a reliable payer, making them a favorable partner for suppliers prioritizing consistent cash flow. Suppliers should account for the small possibility (8%) of payments extending over 60 days, potentially through robust payment terms or contingency planning for those specific invoices.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 08 May 2026 | 26 | 84% | 9% | 7% | 15% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 13 Oct 2025 | 28 | 84% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 10 Apr 2025 | 32 | 81% | 10% | 9% | 18% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 14 Oct 2024 | 32 | 80% | 10% | 10% | 19% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | 07 May 2024 | 38 | 80% | 9% | 11% | 20% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 17 Oct 2023 | 41 | 77% | 10% | 13% | 22% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 26 Apr 2023 | 44 | 65% | 18% | 17% | 34% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 01 Nov 2022 | 43 | 63% | 25% | 12% | 25% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 28 Apr 2022 | 39 | 54% | 35% | 11% | 24% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 14 Oct 2021 | 34 | 57% | 36% | 7% | 22% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 23 Apr 2021 | 34 | 62% | 32% | 6% | 20% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 16 Oct 2020 | 40 | 55% | 33% | 12% | 24% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 14 Apr 2020 | 40 | 54% | 36% | 10% | 21% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 14 Oct 2019 | 42 | 55% | 32% | 13% | 27% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 56 | 32% | 37% | 31% | 57% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 01 Nov 2018 | 35 | 45% | 25% | 31% | 54% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited’s (SIEEL) standard terms include the Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Purchase Order Terms and Conditions of Purchase (“Terms”) used for purchasing goods and services. Payment terms are typically 30 days from receipt of invoice. To view the Sony Interactive Entertainment Terms please refer to https://www.playstation.com/po-terms-and-conditions/ or request a copy by emailing Accounts_Payable_uk@scee.net. The data provided by SIEEL includes Sony intra-company payments which are generally on longer payment terms. SIEEL has limitations within its billing and accounts system which do not allow the contract type to be recorded. This means that the system is unable to distinguish between qualifying and non-qualifying contracts and as such some of our data may include non-qualifying contracts.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
SIEEL aims to resolve all invoice and/or payment disputes and queries quickly. Suppliers can contact SIEEL Accounts Payable helpdesk via siee.Accounts.Payable.UK@sony.com to raise any concerns. Our Accounts Payable helpdesk will be able to review and resolve any issues as a first point of contact. If the issue is not resolved in the first instance or relates to contractual disputes then it should be escalated to the relevant SIEEL business contact
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited is a UK registered company based in London, forming part of the Sony Interactive Entertainment group. The wider group is the entity behind the PlayStation brand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London and Tokyo. The group designs and delivers PlayStation hardware, network services and games through its PlayStation Studios network, alongside subsidiaries such as Audeze and Audiokinetic, which contribute audio technology to its products. The London entity represents the group's European operations within this structure. Companies House records the entity's nature of business as other information technology service activities, consistent with its role supporting the group's interactive entertainment and gaming platform in Europe.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: sonyinteractive.com · sonyinteractive.com